Qualitative research methodologies Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Qualitative research methodologies
Module code: W1-SH_S1_MBJ
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the course students are introduced to the basic research methods of environmental humanities; they also gain knowledge of the general methodology of the humanities and social sciences. They acquire the tools and competences necessary for ethical and responsible design of interdisciplinary qualitative research, as well as for the in-depth analysis and interpretation of this research.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
recognizes the relationship between theoretical reflection and methods of eliciting qualitative data for the analytical and interpretative work [01]
 W01 [5/5]
has knowledge of the role of interdisciplinarity in the design of qualitative research at the intersection of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences [02]
 W03 [5/5]
has advanced knowledge of qualitative research methods that can be used in the environmental humanities; is able to place them in specific research traditions, as well as to recognise their strengths and weaknesses [03]
 W01 [4/5]
can precisely identify qualitative research objectives, connect them with original research questions as well as adapt appropriate methods and tools to those questions [04]
 U02 [4/5]
can write an environmental research project, using the knowledge of qualitative research methodologies [05]
 U08 [4/5]
recognises the ethical dimension of qualitative research at the micro and macro scale, understands responsibility and knows the legal obligations of a researcher working with people and non-humans [06]
 K05 [5/5]
fosters an understanding, non-judgmental research attitude, which allows for respect and support of local, more-than-human world [07]
 K06 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Project scheduling [e04] 
Observation [e06] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work 04 05 06 07
lecture [W] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		course work 01 02 03 07
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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